| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $46.34 | 5.647% | $48.9568 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 4.686% | $56.4258 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 9.825% | $87.212 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.50 | 7.116% | $102.2958 | $102.30 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.31 | 5.166% | $41.3408 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.42 | 3.503% | $173.2847 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.97 | 11.161% | $131.1366 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.85 | $640.6525 | $640.66 | $640.70 | $640.60 | |